You have been invited to a garden party at Ardenwood's Patterson House on Saturday, September 18, but something terrible has happened... murder!

You and your fellow guests will need all your skills to solve the crime. Our volunteer actors take on roles during a tour of the Patterson House and dinner afterward on the tennis court. During the tour, you will meet six "residents," each with information and maybe an alibi. Guests are encouraged to ask questions. After the tour you will be seated at the dinner party on the tennis court. (If it rains we will hold the dinner inside the granary building.)

During dinner, guests will be able to discuss their theories, ask additional questions of the "residents" and revisit the house. We have confidence our guests will be able to solve the mystery!

The Murder Mystery Dinner is $65 and is for ages 14 and up. Fee includes dinner and wine. Reservations are required at www.regerec.com or call (510) 791-4196 for more information.